SLA Research and Materials Development for Language Learning (Second Language Acquisition Research Series)

ISBN 10: 1138811971 / ISBN 13: 9781138811973

Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2016

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pp. 296.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: SLA Research and Materials Development for Language Learning (Second Language Acquisition Research Series)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138811971
• ISBN 13: 9781138811973
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

SLA Research and Materials Development for Language Learning is the only book available to focus on the interaction between second language acquisition theory and materials development for language learning. It consists of contributions written by experts in SLA, experts in materials development, researchers who have expertise in both fields, and introductions and conclusions by the editor. The book is organized into four major sections – position statements; materials driven by SLA theory; evaluations of materials in relation to SLA theory; and proposals for action – that offer a diverse range of perspectives while maintaining a cohesive and comprehensive overview on the subject. This book is ideal for post-graduate courses in applied linguistics and second language acquisition and for researchers interested in the relationship between SLA and materials development.

About the Author

Brian Tomlinson is President of the Materials Development Association (MATSDA), a Visiting Professor at the University of Liverpool and a TESOL Professor at Anaheim University. He has over one hundred publications on materials development, language through literature, the teaching of reading, language awareness and teacher development.